St. Francis of Assisi
Strangers to Brothers: St. Francis and the Sultan
Murray Bodo, OFM
December 27, 2023
St. Francis and the Sultan’s meeting, centuries ago, has much to teach us.
Out of Many, One: A New Franciscan Province
Susan Hines-Brigger
December 27, 2023
In October 2023, Franciscans from a number of US provinces gathered to become one. Now they are discovering new ways to live out the spirit of St. Francis.
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Francis and Clare: Where the Tradition Begins
Sr. Rosemary Stets, OSF
December 8, 2023
The genius of Francis and Clare's spirituality was their recognition that the Gospels could and should be lived by every person.
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Beginning Again with St. Francis
Jovian Weigel, OFM
October 6, 2023
Conversion is the ongoing process of learning to live the gospel way of life given to us by Jesus and revealed to us by Francis and Clare.
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Saint Francis Novena | Day Nine: Consolation
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 3, 2023
Francis of Assisi was no Pollyanna. He saw sin for what it is, but he never doubted God’s love and mercy.
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Saint Francis Novena | Day Eight: Creation
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 2, 2023
Thomas of Celano wrote that Francis made of all creation a ladder by which to ascend to the Creator.
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Saint Francis Novena | Day Seven: Mary
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 1, 2023
Francis of Assisi had a great devotion to Mary because he saw in her the model disciple.
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